About Pack Leader Behavior & Training

In-home training in the north metro

Pack Leader Behavior & Training, in the St. Francis area, is run by trainer Joann, who writes that she has "28 years of hands-on experience" in dog training and holds the CPDT-KA (Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed) credential. She describes a commitment to ethical, science-based methods and continuing education every year through seminars, workshops and courses.

Services

The business offers personalized in-home training that fits the owner's schedule, behavior coaching built on positive reinforcement techniques, and puppy training focused on good habits and socialization. Joann writes that she once ran her own training center in Andover, offering everything from basic obedience to behavior modification, which closed during the COVID-19 pandemic; today she works with nervous rescues, rambunctious puppies and seniors alike.

What owners say

One client wrote that after six sessions of puppy class, their 5-month-old puppy "earned his AKC Star Puppy Award," and another said "Joann teaches the owners how to communicate and enjoy life to the fullest with their dogs."

What to ask

Ask about pricing, scheduling and which north metro towns are covered.